Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Trailside Nature & Science Center
Hands-on exhibits amid a nature preserve. 4,500-sq.-ft. interactive museum dedicated to the natural world & overlooking Watchung Reservation.
452 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Military Park
Landscaped commons with a war memorial. Triangular tree-lined green with a large war memorial, other statues & ample space for leisure.
51 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
The Newark Museum of Art
Global art & natural science exhibits. Displays of American art, interior decor & more, plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit.
49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Wild animals, petting zoo & train ride. Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train.
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Turtle Back Zoo Carousel
Visit this great place for kids and families!
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Branch Brook Park
Cherry trees, lakes, bridges & more. Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.
& Park Avenue, Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104
Liberty Science Center
Hundreds of hands-on exhibits. 4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Liberty State Park
Green refuge with Statue of Liberty view. Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States
Morris Canal Park
Green space with a scenic view. Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.
158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Home/laboratory with exhibits & archives. Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives.
211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Hands-on educational exhibits for kids. Interactive art, history & science exhibits for kids, built & staffed by at-risk young adults.
192 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017
J Owen Grundy Park
Promenade & pavilion with city views. Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Prospect Park Carousel
Vintage children's ride, open seasonally. 1912 carousel, open Mar–Nov, featuring hand-carved horses, dragon-pulled chariots, a lion & a deer.
452 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Rockefeller Park
Lawns, gardens, public art & playground. Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.
75 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Riverfront BBQ grills & shaded seating. This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Imagine That!!!
Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.
4 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Fort Greene Park
Scenic urban escape. Rolling, tree-filled park with playgrounds & tennis courts, plus a weekly market & other activities.
Dekalb Avenue &, S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Interactive displays & exhibits. Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits.
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
The Funplex
Family game spot with laser tag & arcade. Indoor family amusement center features go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade, 4D theater & more.
182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936
The High Line
Park set on an old elevated rail line. Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
New York, NY 10011, United States
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